leakage

noun

leak·​age ˈlē-kij How to pronounce leakage (audio)
1
a
: the act or process or an instance of leaking
b
: loss of electricity especially due to faulty insulation
2
: something or the amount that leaks

Examples of leakage in a Sentence

trying to prevent accidental leakages Leakages of about 30 percent were reported. taking steps to prevent leakage of confidential information
Recent Examples on the Web There was concern about possible fuel leakage and fire. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024 To avoid any potential cracking or tearing along the folds, which could lead to leakage, Brekke recommends seeking out tortillas that are very soft and bendable. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2024 Waterproof fabric should be the bottommost layer to prevent leakage. Nicole Crawford, Verywell Health, 6 May 2024 Kagoshima said the leakage has resulted in garden staff needing to refill thousands of gallons of water in the garden several times a day, and the water filtration system is in need of maintenance. Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024 Keep in Mind The valve is sensitive, so failing to close it tightly will result in major air leakage overnight. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024 Organizations such as Samsung recently discovered that using LLMs without appropriate safeguards can lead to sensitive data leakage. Karthik Sj, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024 Stopping water leakage and drying the space might require an emergency contractor, but sometimes a plumber or handyman might be enough. Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024 Travis, Homeowner These outcomes provide homeowners like Kinnison with a solution to the duct leakage problem and create more Aeroseal adopters as time passes. Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of leakage was in the 15th century

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“Leakage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leakage. Accessed 18 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

leakage

noun
leak·​age ˈlē-kij How to pronounce leakage (audio)
1
a
: the act, process, or an instance of leaking
b
: loss of electricity due especially to faulty insulation
2
: something or the amount that is lost in a leak

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